For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,770 students in 78586, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78586, TX are Rgv Youth Recovery Home, Idea College Preparatory San Benito and Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78586 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78586, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78586 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea College Preparatory San Benito, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78586, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Grades: 6-12
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Grades: 9-10
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Hester Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
Grades: 5-11
| 34 students
Rank: #66.
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
Grades: 9
| 690 students
Rank: #77.
Positive Redirection Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #99.
Gateway To Graduation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1010.
San Benito High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6500
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6500
Grades: 10-12
| 1,944 students
Rank: n/an/a
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Grades: K-9
| 100 students
78586, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2330 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mid-valley Academy (Pk-3) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Antigua (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
502 E Expy 77 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Rio Grande (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
401 E Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78586, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78586, TX include Rgv Youth Recovery Home, Idea College Preparatory San Benito and Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp.
How many public high schools are located in 78586?
11 public high schools are located in 78586.
What is the racial composition of students in 78586?
78586 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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